Prospects for Thai exports look weak this year as a storm of economic uncertainties are expected to slow down shipping. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) lists the likelihood of a global recession, the impact of the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, high inflation and currency fluctuations as risk factors behind sluggish international trade in 2023. Even car […]
Read MoreBENGALURU : Bank Indonesia is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.75 per cent for a third consecutive meeting on April 18 and for the rest of this year as it evaluates the impact of previous hikes on inflation, a poll this week by Reuters found. Inflation has been largely cooling since […]
Read MoreECONOMIC growth is “non-negotiable” and Singapore’s government will always be pro-growth and pro-inclusivity, even as the country embarks on key shifts as part of its new social compact, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Monday (Apr 17). These changes include a new approach to skills and a new definition of success – which all […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saw a slower growth in meat importation in the first quarter as pork shipments dropped. Data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) showed the country imported 265.52 million kilos of meat and meat products during the three-month period. This was only 1.03-percent higher than the 262.81 million kilos shipped […]
Read MoreFor the last several years Cambodia’s has been fast-tracking development with once-sleepy beach towns like Sihanoukville turned into bustling cities with more than 70 skyscrapers most built since 2016 with Chinese investment. The Asian Development Bank estimates the Cambodian economy to grow at 5.5% in 2023 and 6.0% in 2024 on a more robust tourism […]
Read MoreAlthough scores of foreign investors are eager to come on board, some obstacles still need to be overcome to ensure their easy ride. HÀ NỘI — The railway sector has become a magnet for foreign investors, with firms and organisations from across the globe showing a growing appetite for the industry. The East Japan Railway […]
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